Not Your Doc Podcast
Dr Charles Tadros, along with his cohost Vanessa Diederichsen, brings you the Not Your Doc podcast, a mental health and wellness program that dives into some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the mental health landscape. Presented by Midwest Institute for Hearts and Minds, this podcast covers a variety of general medical and mental health topics and is for informational purposes only. For questions please contact us at notyourdocpod@gmail.com.
NOT Your DOC Pod [Ep 40 Part 2]: Regrets.. I've Had A Few (Reflections on Failures and Expectations)
We continue our talk on past failures, regrets, expectations and their perception on what it means to succeed. Read the Not your DOC blog and listen to past shows here: https://www.notyourdoc.com/
Not Your Doc Pod- EP 40 [Part 1]: "Regrets.. I've Had a Few: Reflections on Failures and Expectations"
On today's Not Your Doc Pod, Vanessa invites Dr. Tadros and Producer Seth to join her in a little exercise to open up about their FAILURES!!!! They share reflections on past failures, regrets, expectations and their perception on what it means to succeed.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 39: " Treatment Court: A Conversation with Judge JoBeth Weber"
Dr. Tadros, Vanessa, and Seth are joined by Resident Circuit Judge for Jefferson County, Illinois Jo Beth Weber to discuss her experience operating an innovative and successful drug treatment court. Judge Weber’s program provides comprehensive, evidence-based substance abuse treatment for applicants who would otherwise be routed to the jail and prison system to serve out their sentences. In a rural region of Illinois where drug treatment options are limited and expensive, the treatment court’s rehabilitation program has graduated nearly 100 clients who have gone on to positively impact their families and community, in addition to saving the region hundreds of t...
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 38 Part 2: "Hospice Care: End-of-Life Support for Patients and Families"
Dr. Tadros and Vanessa continue their discussion on end-of-life care through hospice in the United States.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 38 Part 1: "Hospice Care: End-of-Life Support for Patients and Families"
Dr. Tadros and Vanessa discuss end-of-life care through hospice in the United States. Dr. Tadros shares from his experience as a hospice medical director and explains the purpose, structure, and function of hospice teams to support patients and their families during a difficult time in life.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 37: "Should You Trust the Experts? How to Use Healthy Skepticism to Make the Right Choices About Your Health"
In a time where every person with access to the internet can share their opinions and claim to be an expert on a topic, Dr. Tadros and Vanessa discuss how to navigate the murky waters of experts and information in order to feel confident in your medical choices..
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 36: "Why Your Family History matters to Your Health: Genetics and Epigenetics
Ever wonder why doctors care about your family health history? Join Dr. Tadros and Vanessa (she's back!) for a discussion about inherited and genetic conditions as well as the emerging field of epigenetics. Should You Trust the Experts?
How to use healthy skepticism to make the right choices about your healthIn a time where every person with access to the internet can share their opinions and claim to be an expert on a topic, Dr. Tadros and Vanessa discuss how to navigate the murky waters of experts and information in order to feel confident in your medical...
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 35: "Workplace Martyr'
Dr Tadros and Producer Seth continue to drive on without their amazing cohost Vaness. On this episode they discuss working for the man; how to carry on in the workplace when you're CLOCKED in but not LOCKED in.
in.https://notyourdoc.blog/blog/
https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/generations-in-the-workplace.html?fbclid=IwAR32lnXTkd8Bb196VKM148oZenBCzSCwyz5VtVbnLjNBGPazDeTp1uUsh48#:~:text=Five%20generations%20are%20currently%20represented,Generational%20strengths%20vary
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 34: " Preventable Drownings in Florida Rip Currents."
With 71% the Earth's surface being covered by water its never a bad time to talk water safety and drowning prevention. Dr. Tadros and Seth discuss this high lighting the 12 drownings that recently happened in Florida. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna91689?fbclid=IwAR2GvBQGStzgARE2fYQERboJ-g5oyt135OlzSVr7Bf7hXHlYLktRbVsUdP4
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 33: "Spending Time: Measure & Commit"
Your time is the most valuable thing you have and we never know exactly how much we have to spend. Dr. Tadros and Producer Seth discuss realistically measuring, committing and spending your time.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 32: "KIDS"
Kids who live in stressed families...
A message to adults caring for their children...taking care of your own physical, mental, emotional, medical, relationship, work, and financial difficulties has compounding benefits that reach far into your children's futures.Ask for help when you need.Accept that help, and act on it.All of your issues are also your kids' issues, now, and well into their futures.
KIDS ( from the NOT YOUR DOC BLOG)
https://notyourdoc.blog/2023/02/24/kids/
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 31: "5 Questions Guys Should Ask Their Doctor"
With our amazing and talented host Vanessa still out Dr. Tadros and the Not Your Doc producer Seth Gabriel decide to engage in a little "guy talk." We all know men can be shy about bringing up certain topics to their Doc or maybe they just don't know what questions to be asking. So, here's 5 questions every guy should ask his doctor.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep. 30: "Expecting More!"
"Dr Tadros dives into how to expect more from yourself, your healthcare providers, and the healthcare system."Muscle mass and longevity:https://youtu.be/uruczkqipz4Stability is the cornerstone of exercise:https://youtu.be/hCj6NrmG2rATreating metabolic diseases (current recommendations for a better American diet vs the typical benefits of a ketogenic-type of diet):https://youtu.be/0e6u9JR-o6oKetogenic diet potential for reversing disease:https://youtu.be/bJL0k672g-ANutrition and longevity (improvement in life span and health span):https://youtu.be/4sqyGwqyAaoUnderstanding sleep and how to improve it:https://youtu.be/APEwc0HjAqg
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 29:"Stress"
Stress is ubiquitous. We can't avoid it. In fact, a certain amount of stress is automatically present when trying something new, stretching our abilities, achieving difficult goals, & meeting deadlines.Knowing the signs and symptoms may allow us to head off even bigger problems seen in anxiety disorders and panic attacks. I’m so stressed out (Fact Sheet):https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20in%20immediate,or%20chat%20at%20988lifeline.org. 5 things you should know about stress:https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/stress/19-mh-8109-5-things-stress.pdf Chronic St...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 28:"Roasted!!!"
Roasting...it isn't just for Netflix Comedy Specials or for large cuts of meat!Foodie, and experienced home chef and cook, Vanessa Diederichsen talks us through the basics and practicality of imparting scrumptious flavors to our everyday raw vegetables via the millennia-old technique of applying a low and slow dry heat to the most nutritious foods available to mankind...veggies!Vanessa Diederichsen is a patient advocate and writer with a special interest in mental health and emotional wellness. She joined Midwest Institute for Hearts and Minds as Patient Care Coordinator in 2021, where she works closely with patients and clinicians to...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 27: "Appendicitis with Dr. Michael Smith."
Is it a passing stomach bug, food poisoning, or is it appendicitis?Where is your appendix? What does it do? Why can it give us so much trouble (especially when it comes to the young and the old)?General surgeon, Dr. Michael Smith, M.D. has treated thousands of patients with appendicitis over his surgical career. Sit in with us on this fascinating discussion regarding this common emergency room diagnosis which rapidly leads to urgent surgery.Mayo Clinic: Appendicitishttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/appendicitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369543Johns Hopkins: Appendicitishttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/appendicitisWebMD: Appendicitishttps://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 26: "Gallbladder disease with Dr. Michael Smith."
Is it heartburn, a heart attack, or a gallbladder attack?Where is your gallbladder? What does it do? Why can it give us so much trouble (especially when we're so young)?General surgeon, Dr. Michael Smith, M.D. has treated thousands of patients with gallbladder disease over his surgical career. Sit in with us on this fascinating discussion regarding this particularly Western, lifestyle-related disease. These symptomatic gallstones all too often land patients in the emergency room and, eventually, in the operating room.Mayo Clinic: Gallstoneshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gallstones/symptoms-causes/syc-20354214Johns Hopkins: Gallbladder Diseasehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health...
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 25: “Worry & Anxiety with Dr. Abel.”
Worry and anxiety got you down? Do you consider worry to be part of your personality? Think constant worry is something you just have to live with? Think again—good therapy can help!
Psychologist Jennifer Abel, PhD joins the Not Your Doc Podcast to share her unique perspective and practical coping techniques from her extensive experience speaking about and helping those with excessive worry and anxiety.
Jennifer Abel, PhD:
https://www.anxietystlouispsychologist.com/
Dr. Abel’s 4 books:
The Anxiety, Worry & Depression Workbook: 65 Exercises, Worksheets & Tips to Improve Mood and Feel...
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 24: “Cardiovascular Disease with Dr. Kichura”
We are very pleased to have Dr. George Kichura MD join us to share his wealth of knowledge and have a “heart to heart” talk with Dr. Tadros and Vanessa as we discuss cardiovascular disease and prevention.
Dr. George Kichura MD brief biography:https://www.slhv.com/physician/george-kichura-md-facc-faha-fscai-facp/
Heart and Circulatory System Anatomy:https://youtu.be/UMTDmP81mG4
Coronary artery angioplasty and stent placement:https://youtu.be/bzasYRhmOWg
Primary and Secondary cardiovascular disease prevention:https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/disease-prevention/cardiovascular-disease/preventing-cvd/ https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/prev...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 23: "Addiction with Dr. Taca"
Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist Arturo Tac, MD joins Dr. Tadros and Vanessa for a wide ranging conversation spanning from Dr. Taca's background and interest in addiction medicine, medication assisted treatment for substance abuse disorders, the importance of non-drug therapies, and the intersections of psychiatry, pain management and addiction treatment.
Dr. Arturo Taca's medically based detox and rehabilitation for patients with alcohol use disorder, narcotics use disorder, or other substance use disorders.
Located Saint Louis, Missouri:https://insynergystl.com/
ARCA (Assisted Recovery Centers of America). Located in Saint Louis, Missouri:https://www.arcamidwest.com/<...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 22: "Interview with Larry Shapiro PhD:Talk Therapy That Works"
Dr Tadros and Vanessa are joined by their very special guest Dr. Larry Shapiro as he discusses his ideas on talk therapy and his success working with veterans and others suffering from PTSD.
Our guest, Dr. Larry Shapiro, PhD
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/larry-e-shapiro-saint-louis-mo/231936
There are many different types of psychotherapies ("talk therapies") available:
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-psychotherapy
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
(The American Psychological Association [APA] )
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 21: "Delirium with Dr. Flaherty"
Dr Tadros and Vanessa dive into the topic of delirium with our special guest Dr. Joe Flaherty M.D.
An overview regarding delirium from the Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delirium/symptoms-causes/syc-20371386
Ultra brief Confusion Assessment Method:
https://deliriumnetwork.org/measurement/ub-cam/
Confusion assessment method for the ICU (CAM-ICU)
The American Delirium Society (ADS):
https://americandeliriumsociety.org/
Geriatric Medicine at SLUcare:
https://slucare.com/geriatric-medicine/
Geriatrics at Washington University Physicians:
...
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 20: "Catching Some Zzz's with Dr. Ojile"
With our special guest and sleep expert, Dr Joseph Ojile, MD, Dr. Tadros and Vanessa discuss the importance of sleep, and sleep disorders, in every aspect of our lives.
SLEEP INSTITUTE:
https://claytonsleep.com/
NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION:
https://www.thensf.org/
SLEEP IS THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY HABITS:
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/sleep-is-the-foundation-for-healthy-habits
SLEEP DISORDERS:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354018
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER TREATMENT, CHOOSING A LIGHT BOX:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder...
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 19: "Fibromyalgia"
With symptoms ranging from widespread pain to cognitive difficulties and so many others there is no shortage of things for Dr Tadros and Vanessa to discuss when it comes to fibromyalgia.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 18: "Overview of Common Lab Test: What My Test results Say About My Health"
There is nothing like waiting for your lab test results. Today we dive into the Doc's interpretation of what those results mean for your health.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 17: " Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
Its the episode we've all been waiting for! Not only do we get to hear Dr Tadros's special blend of professional medical jargon mixed with "potty language" but we get some interesting discussion on the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 16: "How to Navigate the Healthcare System: An Example of Acute Lower Back Pain"
Today Dr Tadros takes us through a scenario of a patient attempting to navigate the healthcare landscape with lower back pain being the issue on deck.
New York Times (talks about the recommendation from the ACP, below):
https://nyti.ms/2l8L59u
American College of Physicians (ACP):
https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/american-college-of-physicians-issues-guideline-for-treating-nonradicular-low-back-pain
Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20369906
This is our government's recommendations called the US Preventative Task Force (USPTF):
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri...
Not Your Doc-Ep 15: "Reach, Throw, Row, Don't Go: Water Safety and Drowning Prevention"
Its still winter here in Missouri but Spring will be heading our way soon and that means more time on, in and around the water. Dr Tadros and Vanessa talk water safety and drowning prevention.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 14: "Interview with the Physician-Founders: the St Louis Ketamine Clinic for treatment resistant mental health conditions "
Vanessa interviews Dr Tadros and Dr Foroughi about their founding and work at Midwest Institue for Hearts and Minds, the longest running ketamine clinic in St Louis, MO. Learn more about the clinic as the doctors explain their philosophy and experience using ketamine to treat patients with resistant mental health conditions.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 13: "New Year, New Pod!"
Its a new year and a new season of the Not Your Doc pod! Dr Tadros and Vanessa are back and ready to get the new year started off by talking about healthy eating habits.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 12: "Humanizing Suicide"
In our final episode of 2022, Dr Tadros and Vanessa tackle one of the toughest topics within the realm of mental health discussion; suicidal thoughts.
https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/
https://www.datocms-assets.com/12810/1603916624-suicideandmentalhealthpublicperceptionsurveyfinalreportaugust2020.pdf
https://afsp.org/when-someone-is-at-risk
If in crisis: Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 11: "Marriage: Point Counter Point."
What constitutes a good marriage? What about a bad marriage? Is marriage for everyone? Will it make you happy? Are you better off without the commitment? Dr Tadros and Vanessa discuss all these questions and more on Marriage: Point Counter Point.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 10: "Under Pressure"
A lot of younger individuals don't tend to worry about their blood pressure or even think about it but high blood pressure is a problem discovered in many patients old and young. In this episode Dr Tadros and Vanessa take on the topic of high blood pressure and give you the "need to knows" for anyone of any age.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 9: "A Soldier's Story"
On this episode we get a chance to talk to our own producer, Seth Gabriel about his time in the military from basic training, deploying to Iraq and the mental and emotional issues that soldier's deal with while transitioning back into the civilian life.
Not Your Doc Podf- Ep 8:"Tis the Season....for Cold, Flu, and RSV!"
Its that time a year again. Time to plan thanksgiving dinner, do some Christmas shopping, watch Hallmark movies by the fire place and prepare for cold and flu season! Vanessa and Dr Tadros discuss cold, flu and RSV as temperatures drop.
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 7: "Mind, Body & Booze"
From holidays to celebrations to sports to live music and everything in between, the use of alcohol has been deeply integrated into our culture and our social lives. Dr Tadros and Vanessa discuss the effects of alcohol on the consumer both physically and mentally.
https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/onlinemedia/infographics/excessive-alcohol-use.html
https://www.amenclinics.com/infographics/6-scary-ways-alcohol-damages-the-brain-2/
https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 6: "Vanessa's Story"
Dr. Tadros interviews Vanessa about her life, upbringing, and personal experience living with depression and bipolar disorder, including her treatment with ketamine infusions.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse and suicide is discussed during this recording.
Links:
https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services
https://www.bjcbehavioralhealth.org/
Not Your Doc Pod-Ep 5: "Power & Control"
Recognizing and naming the learned behaviors of men who abuse female partnersw through power and control.
https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PowerandControl.pdf
https://safeconnections.org/
https://www.startherestl.org/domestic-violence.html
https://ncadv.org/
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 4: "Anxiety: Back to the Basics"
Dr Tadros breaks down the basics of one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated mental health conditions, anxiety.
Not Your Doc Pod- Ep 3: "Say What, Doc?"
Communication is key! Especially in the medical world. Dr Tadros breaks down commonly worded medical phrases with not so obvious meanings.
